It is the almost completely preserved eastern gate of the city.

It was built between 1285 and 1347 by Ludwig the Bavarian as part of the great expansion of the city.

Restored in 1833 by Friedrich von Gärtner, the gate features a fresco depicting the triumphal procession of Emperor Ludwig after the Battle of Ampfing.

After being severely damaged in World War II, the gate was faithfully restored in the early 1970s.

The Isartor separates Isartorplatz from the shopping street that leads directly to Marienplatz.

The towers have housed the Valentin-Karlstadt Museum since 1959. The works of the famous Munich comedian Karl Valentin and his partner and colleague, Liesl Karlstadt, are on display in this museum.

Interesting detail: the clocks in the main tower rotate counter-clockwise.

Opening

The museum is temporarily closed for renovations.

Address

Tal 50

Public transport

S1 a S8 – Isartor Station